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SB05 JYS

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 JYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

welded / plated / under sealed

Pass 29 Jan 2021 123,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 123,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 114,046 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to check rear seat belts due to area covered in rubbish

Fail 20 May 2019

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet catch cable (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth corner worn through (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill at jacking point holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to check rear seat belts due to area covered in rubbish

Pass 18 May 2018 106,932 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 106,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,828 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 100,827 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

play in steering rack joints

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,251 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,186 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 71,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,684 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken

Fail 18 Mar 2013 67,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,457 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,717 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 50,755 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,326 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Viano?

Based on 134,814 MOT tests across 8,421 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
9,441
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
8,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,410
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,125
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,075
Registration plate lamp not working 999
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
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SB05 JYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 103,409 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Viano fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB05 JYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Viano typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB05 JYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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